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Sketches, Coats and Wraps, circa 1920-1925, v.75, 1920s

 volume
Identifier: SC.1.2.2.17-20

Scope and Contents

Loose 91 sketches of Coats and Wraps bulk from mid-1920s, (old-volume .75). In addition to the original drawings there are black and white photocopies of sketches [See: --US.NNFIT.SC.1.2.2.1-3 for originals] from late mid to late 1920s; many of these sketches are signed by Ethel Rabin, who worked for Berley Studios, a fashion drawing subscription service. Some of the designs seem to be from mid 1920s. .33 has a note "Jean Patou Coat 1925". Cloche hat accessorises some of the designs. Of note are designs of textiles with patterns and embroidery of far east are focus of some of the designs - .45, .49, .52, .53, .62, this is not an exhaustive list) Few signed by Louise Schabacker; eight drawings stamped with "Lucile Staff, Inc" (.63, .64, .66, .67, .68, .69, .71, .72, .85) In many drawings a woman has a red hair. Some notes with customers' names "Evelyn McHorter Miss R. Beatly", "Miss Hopkins"; some carry notes regarding prices and materials .86 "Furr Extra Price $375."; last sketch .91 has a stage note "1st Act"

Dates

  • Creation: 1920s

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive. If you have any questions, or wish to schedule an appointment contact us at [email protected] or call (212) 217-4385.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 14 linear feet Photographs, sketches, photographs of sketches, brochures, newspaper and magazine clippings, records, advertisements, fashion plates, fashion illustrations, photo transfers, scrapbooks

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Pages are brittle and discolored. Tears are present in leaves.

Physical Description

91 sketch, 91 leaf

General

Published

Processing Information

old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16 - box 1 - Theatrical and Couture Photographs & Sketches (teens - 1925)

Processing Information

old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.1 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.2.1; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.2 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.3.2; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.3 - MOVED TO--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.2.1; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.4 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.2.2.25; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.6 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.5.2; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.7 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.2.2.28; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.8 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.1.1;

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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